# Cleanup Master vs Master Cleaner

Cleanup Master and Master Cleaner both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Master Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 34% of Cleanup Master's. Master Cleaner also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Cleanup Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cleanup Master sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Master Cleaner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Cleanup Master against 4.5 for Master Cleaner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Cleanup Master's written reviews are positive against 71% of Master Cleaner's.

Cleanup Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Master Cleaner every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cleanup Master | Master Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanup-master-smart-cleaner/id1557617686/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-cleaner-clean-storage/id6443827683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | **70.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chongqing Yutu Xingshan Network Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822955538) | [Qaurus Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649722185) |

## What reviewers say

### Cleanup Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanup-master-smart-cleaner/id1557617686)

This app helps you declutter your iPhone by intelligently identifying and removing junk files, including duplicate or large photos and videos. It also offers tools to manage contacts and calendars, and provides battery optimization features to keep your device running smoothly.

**Highlights:** Junk Photos detection & Cleaning, Junk Video detection & Cleaning, One Click Cleaning (Contacts, Calendars), Battery assistant, Hardware information detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP member | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP member | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| VIP member | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Clean Expert VIP for Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP member | $14.99 | per year |
| Clean Expert VIP for Month | $29.99 | per month |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| Clean Expert VIP for Year | $40.99 | per year |
| VIP member | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient cleaning
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure data handling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🕰️ Slow performance
- 🔍 Misleading advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected data deletion
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited features
- Detailed storage analysis
- Customizable cleaning options


### Master Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-cleaner-clean-storage/id6443827683)

This app helps you reclaim storage space by automatically detecting and removing duplicate photos, videos, and contacts. It also offers features to organize your media, enhance images, and secure personal files in a private space.

**Highlights:** Detect and delete duplicate photos, screenshots, and videos, Intelligent photo management with swipe sorting, Identify and remove similar or large videos, Scan and optimize contact lists, merge duplicates, Secure personal files in a password-protected space, Enhance and restore old or blurry photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick cleanup
- 💡 Helpful for organizing photos
- 🔒 Secure app
- 👍 Straightforward design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💰 Predatory pricing model
- 🤬 Frustrating subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Unexpected data deletion
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Unreliable performance

**Requested features**

- Improved contact management
- Better photo organization tools
- More customization options
- Direct customer support channel
- Transparent subscription model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cleanup Master free?

Cleanup Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Master Cleaner free?

Master Cleaner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cleanup Master or Master Cleaner?

Master Cleaner is rated higher. Cleanup Master averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Master Cleaner averages 4.5 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Cleanup Master or Master Cleaner have ads?

Master Cleaner shows ads; Cleanup Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cleanup Master or Master Cleaner?

Cleanup Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Master Cleaner every 10 days. Most recently, Cleanup Master was updated on November 7, 2026 and Master Cleaner on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*